The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 39,100
€ 33,900
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S3 Sportback is 1.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
55.2
69.5
78.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.2 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
169.4
103.4
168
169.4 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.64 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
8P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
161.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
